This week, CEER published its latest report, Regulatory and Consumer Considerations for Decentralised Energy Opportunities, exploring the evolving role of self-consumption, energy sharing, and energy communities in the energy transition. As the deployment of renewables accelerates and electrification reshapes consumption patterns, new decentralised energy models are emerging, presenting both opportunities and challenges for consumers, markets, and … Continue reading New report from Council of European Energy Regulators: Regulatory and Consumer Considerations for Decentralised Energy Opportunities
Category: EU policies
New EEA briefing environmental impact of discarded clothing, footwear and textiles
Europeans are buying and discarding more clothing, footwear and other textiles than ever before, which as a result, is putting more pressure on our climate and environment, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing released this week. The updated consumption data highlights the need for policymakers, industry and consumers to play their role in … Continue reading New EEA briefing environmental impact of discarded clothing, footwear and textiles
Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
Undoubtedly, executives of big companies are as pleased as could be. Many big companies have started to drop climate goals from executive pay plans, as reported by the Financial Times (behind a paywall). For example, the Swiss bank UBS’s annual report this week dropped language that linked executives’ pay to environmental, social and governance goals … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
March 19th, the European Commission announced a new Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness and safeguard the industry's future. The European steel industry is fundamental for European economy, providing inputs to critical sectors such as automotive, clean tech, and defence. A strong steel and metals industry in Europe is crucial … Continue reading European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
New EEA briefing on risk of human exposure to harmful toxins coming from rising temperatures due to climate change
Rising temperatures due to climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to so-called mycotoxins, naturally occurring toxins produced by fungi found in certain foods, feed and crops according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. These toxins can harm health and preventing the rise of contamination requires joined-up action on … Continue reading New EEA briefing on risk of human exposure to harmful toxins coming from rising temperatures due to climate change
Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025
Brazil will host COP 30 of the UNFCCC, the world’s most important climate talks in November this year in the Amazon port of Belém. Quoted in the Financial Times (behind a paywall), Marina Silva, Brazil’s environment minister, said: “It is clear that the withdrawal of the Paris agreement of the world’s second-largest emitter, the world’s … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025
Blog by Marine Cornelis – Not so easy livin’: the hidden struggle to stay cool
Spring is in the air. The days are getting longer, the air feels lighter, and we’re all shaking off the winter blues. But before we get too comfortable, let’s talk about what’s coming: another scorching summer, likely hotter than the last. And if we don’t start preparing now, we’ll find ourselves in trouble. Again. “Summertime, … Continue reading Blog by Marine Cornelis – Not so easy livin’: the hidden struggle to stay cool
Discussing the connective tissue that binds the green and digital transitions in the EU
In an article on The Conversation, Antonio Aloisi, Associate Professor of European and comparative Labour Law, IE University in Spain discusses bundling of the ‘twin’ green and digital transitions in Europe. What are your views? The EU’s ‘twin’ green and digital transitions: a policy revolution, or just Euro-jargon? In the portfolio of Teresa Ribera … Continue reading Discussing the connective tissue that binds the green and digital transitions in the EU
There is progress towards meeting 2030 zero-pollution targets in Europe but pollution levels remain too high
This week, the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) published the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU’s work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The Commission also published today its fourth Clean Air Outlook report. The reports show that EU policies have contributed to … Continue reading There is progress towards meeting 2030 zero-pollution targets in Europe but pollution levels remain too high
Energy in Demand News, March 2-3, 2025
Last week EiD referred to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting this week in China and the concerns about fallout from a reported US exit. The meetings have started and US experts are not there. This weekend the Financial Times (behind a paywall) quotes several experts. “Decimating the nation’s core scientific enterprise, even … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 2-3, 2025
